Dairy Farms
Source: Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service (WASS), June 1st, 2008
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Number of Licensed Dairy Herds in Wisconsin
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13,740 herds |
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Dairy Cows
Source: Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service (WASS), May 2008
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Number of Dairy Cows in Wisconsin
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1,251,000 dairy cows |
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Average Number of Cows Per Dairy Farm
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91 dairy cows |
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Milk Production
Source: Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service (WASS), May 2008
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Total Monthly Milk Production in Wisconsin
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2.1 billion pounds |
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Monthly Milk Production Per Cow
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1,710 pounds of milk |
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199 gallons of milk |
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Daily Milk Production Per Cow
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55.2 pounds of milk |
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6.4 gallons of milk |
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